COPS DON'T CRY A book of help and hope for police families
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From the beginning of an officer's career they are trained to control their emotions, and thus are accused of being cold-hearted. Spouses agree that law enforcement officers grapple with the real-life horrors on the job and that the bitter belief that 'cops don't cry' is sadly untrue.
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by Vali Stone
ISBN#9781897508985
Policing is a consuming profession with incredibly high elements of stress. Research suggests that police divorce rates are more than double the national average of ordinary marriages. The spouse's fear of physical danger, adjusting to shift work, transfers, and changes in the officer's personality are only a few of the contributing factors, but the most crucial problem is the breakdown of communication within the relationship.
. . . my wife and I both agree Cops Don't Cry offers valuable insight into some of the
complex issues involved in a police marriage. Vali's book has become a valuable
resource for myself as an instructor, and will certainly be recommended reading for
police recruit training, and as well for anyone considering a police career.
-Shane Leathem, Recruit Instructor
Justice Institute for British Columbia
I would like to support Vali's realism and easy style. Her book can be a catalyst to
promote self-awareness and dialogue in families and divisions and does begin to clarify
expectations for new officer-families.
-Nancy Hopgood, Clinical Director, DRCISST
For the past 15 years I've served as chaplain to the Windsor Police Service. In my work
as chaplain I've encountered a number of people who've benefited greatly from reading
this book. With our chief's approval, we are distributing a copy of Cops Don't Cry to
each new constable at their swearing-in ceremony.
-Chuck Congram, St. Andrews
About the Author
Vali Stone was born in Toronto, Ontario, and now resides in Newmarket with her husband Paul, a police constable with Toronto Police Service, and their two children, Michelle and Trevor. A graduate of York University, she has published poetry, written a weekly newspaper column, and is a regular contributor to a police magazine.
Vali has formed support groups and worked intensively with police spouses to better understand the dynamics of the police family. She has developed a wellness program for police departments and speaks at conferences throughout Canada and the United States.
